Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights on May 26, 2026. Final score: Colorado Avalanche 1, Vegas Golden Knights 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Series | R3 Game 4: COL 0-4 VGK |
| Colorado Avalanche score | 1 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23:56 | 0.00 | 1.72 |
| 2nd | Mark Stone | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.46 | 1.51 |
| 3rd | Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23:31 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Colorado Avalanche–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:42 | VGK | Mark Stone | Brayden McNabb, Shea Theodore | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 14:15 | VGK | Cole Smith | Dylan Coghlan, Nic Dowd | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 17:57 | COL | Gabriel Landeskog | Martin Necas, Nazem Kadri | 5v6 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Colorado Avalanche | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.54 | 3.31 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 45.3% | 54.7% |
| Hits | 30 | 29 |
| Blocks | 11 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 3 |
Colorado Avalanche Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Necas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:06 | 0.12 | 0.89 |
| Nazem Kadri | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.17 | 0.75 |
| Gabriel Landeskog | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:48 | 0.10 | 0.70 |
| Devon Toews | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:31 | 0.21 | 0.43 |
| Cale Makar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27:30 | 0.12 | 0.08 |
| Sam Malinski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:16 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Nathan MacKinnon | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:10 | 0.18 | 0.04 |
| Artturi Lehkonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:15 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Jack Drury | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Logan O'Connor | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:05 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Brock Nelson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:18 | 0.29 | -0.32 |
| Parker Kelly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:48 | 0.03 | -0.34 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.24 | -0.36 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
| Ross Colton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:50 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Brent Burns | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:39 | 0.00 | -0.62 |
| Josh Manson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:58 | 0.00 | -0.70 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:56 | 0.00 | 1.72 |
| Mark Stone | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.46 | 1.51 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23:31 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
| Dylan Coghlan | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:08 | 0.06 | 1.01 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:57 | 0.35 | 0.80 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:53 | 0.07 | 0.80 |
| Cole Smith | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:20 | 0.33 | 0.74 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:15 | 0.26 | 0.48 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.23 | 0.38 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:36 | 0.09 | 0.38 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:19 | 0.40 | 0.36 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:28 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:43 | 0.00 | 0.32 |
| William Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.42 | 0.23 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.49 | 0.19 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:12 | 0.07 | 0.13 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:26 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:31 | 0.03 | -0.29 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackenzie Blackwood | Colorado Avalanche | 24 | 26 | 92.3% | 0.80 | L |
| Carter Hart | Vegas Golden Knights | 20 | 21 | 95.2% | 0.54 | W |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2–1 on May 26, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.31 expected goals to Colorado Avalanche's 1.54 — Vegas Golden Knights edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Brayden McNabb led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.72 on 1 assist.
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 24 of 26, worth 0.8 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Colorado Avalanche vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 2–1 on May 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 2, Colorado Avalanche 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brayden McNabb led all skaters at 1.72, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 3.31 expected goals and Colorado Avalanche generated 1.54, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Colorado Avalanche put 21 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 26. High-danger chances went 10 to 24.
How did the goaltenders play?
Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 24 of 26 (0.8 goals saved above expected); Carter Hart stopped 20 of 21 (0.54 goals saved above expected).